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Paws for Cause Animal Rescue

Paw for Cause Animal Rescue is a non-profit, foster-based rescue in Ottawa, dedicated to helping animals in need and pet owners who are struggling. Our team is run by volunteers who are passionate about rescue, adoption, advocacy, and education.

Paws with a Cause is also involved with rescue partners overseas to assist with finding loving homes for cats and dogs in Canada.

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Rescue FAQs

Ottawa and outskirts

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

The process from start to finish takes about 3 weeks in order to ensure that the adopters are comfortable and to set the pet up for success.

Adoption application

https://www.pawswacause.com/adopt

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